Maintenance Corrections Officer
About The Position
This is corrections security and maintenance work supporting the daily maintenance and general plant operations of the Lehigh County Department of Corrections, a large county correctional institution with more than 1,000 beds. The employee assists Maintenance supervisors and the Institutional Maintenance Manager with building upkeep and preservation, heating, and utility plant operations. The position reports to the Maintenance Sergeant and Lieutenant. The employee responds to staff work orders and facility maintenance issues, helps maintain the physical plant, and participates in emergency response. The role also involves enforcing policies and procedures, coordinating with facility departments and outside service personnel, and maintaining control and inventory of maintenance tools and supplies. The employee supports the cleanliness and function of all institutional areas and communicates professionally with inmates, staff, volunteers, and visitors. A criminal background check is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience as a diversified mechanic in building maintenance.
- Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, welding, painting, and HVAC systems.
- Ability to learn and understand rules and regulations governing correctional facility operations.
- Ability to learn methods and techniques for inmate control and custody, including appropriate use of force and defensive tactics.
- Ability to remain alert and react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, keep records, and write clear, concise reports.
- Ability to supervise inmates in custody.
- Criminal background check required.
Responsibilities
- Respond to staff work orders and resolve building maintenance issues.
- Support daily physical plant operations and the upkeep of building, heating, and utility systems.
- Follow supervisors’ direction on facility projects and enforce policies and procedures.
- Respond to building maintenance emergencies and participate in implementing emergency plans, including responding to Level 2 emergencies.
- Address maintenance problems directly and seek solutions before they escalate to higher administrative levels.
- Support facility-system repairs by escorting and assisting outside service personnel working under service contracts.
- Inventory, log, store, control, and issue maintenance tools and supplies.
- Coordinate with other facility departments and offices to solve problems.
- Support the cleanliness and proper function of all areas of the institution.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with inmates, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
- Supervise the activities of inmates in custody as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
